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JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



in March and plant out as soon as they are fit. There is no 

 difficulty in securing a supply all the year. 



Cauliflower. — A favourite summer and autumn vegetable 

 The seed for spring use should be sown in September, and in 

 October they should be transplanted under walls and on warm 

 borders, not less than 4 inches apart. Some should be planted 

 under handlights, others in cold frames. The greatest enemy they 

 have in winter is damp, so that it is seldom necessary to water 

 them in winter. For a very early supply a few hundreds should 

 always be grown in small pots. In the summer months a small 

 quantity should be sown at regular intervals on north and east 

 borders, and the seedlings thinned out, but not transplanted — 

 merely allowed to come to perfection in seed-beds. Seed may 

 be sown as late as July for coming into use in October and 

 November. Season, June to November. 



Celery. — One of the finest vegetables in cultivation, requiring 

 abundance of well-rotted manure, and an abundant supply of 

 water in dry weather, to have it in its best condition. Seed 

 should be sown in February for a supply in August, and again in 

 April for a later supply. The season extends from August to 

 May, or even later by covering the plants up behind a north wall. 



Seakale. — This excellent spring vegetable well repays for 

 liberal treatment. It is partial to a dressing of saline matter, 

 and grows best in an open, free, warm soil. Boot cuttings make 

 the best plants. If planted out in April, 18 inches apart, they 

 form fine crowns by autumn for forcing. Eoots placed in heat 

 take about three weeks to be fit for use. It should always be 

 grown in a perfectly dark house or cellar. Season, November to 

 May. 



Spinach. — This is often in much demand, and to secure a 

 constant supply it should be sown frequently during the summer 

 and autumn. For the winter supply the plants should be well 

 thinned out to prevent them damping. It grows well in any 

 ordinary light, rich garden soil. Season, all the year. 



Carrots. — A light sandy soil is best for this crop. For an 

 early supply seed should be sown in January, in heated pits or 

 frames. For a winter supply sow the beginning of May, and 

 store in sand for winter use early in October. To have fresh 

 roots for use during the summer months a small sowing should 

 be made every month from March till July, in the open air. 



